💡请坚持每天听，每天接触。有问题可以留言。📝这次用了视频的方式，ai形成字幕，仅供参考。
✅很好的英语自学播客，初级语速适中，环节设置层层递进，讲解清晰易懂。注意讲解者是如何用简单英语解释概念的。⭐【学习建议】对初学者来说，持续接触比单次时长更重要，保持兴趣比攻克难点更重要。先从你能享受其中的内容开始，让耳朵熟悉英语的节奏和声音，建立信心。当你发现能听懂的内容越来越多时，自然就有了进入下一阶段的动力。
- 选择比你现有水平稍高一点点的材料。能听懂60%-80%的内容。如果几乎全懂，说明太简单；如果几乎不懂，则太难。
- 不暂停播放的情况下，能大致跟上并理解主要内容。遇到几个生词或听不懂的句子是正常的，这正是学习的起点。
📋以下为音频中讲解的对话文本。这是一段珠宝店内的购物对话，包含珠宝词汇和实用口语表达。🎬 [DIALOGUE]
A: Good afternoon, Sir. Is there anything I can help you with today?
B: Yeah, I'm looking for a nice gift to give my girlfriend. Our fifth anniversary is next Friday.
A: Well, I would be happy to assist you in choosing the perfect gift for her. Is there anything in particular that you have in mind?
B: No, not really. I'm completely at a loss.
A: Well, you can give her a set of pearl earrings or this beautiful heart-shapedpendant. What is her favorite gemstone?
B: That purple one. I'm sorry, I've never bought jewelry for anyone and I'm kind of nervous.
A: Don't worry, we specialize in providing our customers a relaxed, pressure-free shopping environment. That stone is an amethyst. We have a range of beautiful amethyst pieces. Take a look at this bracelet. It's 18 karat rose gold studded with amethyst and blue topaz. It's a great statement piece.
B: Oh wow, that's really pretty. Jess would love that. But I was thinking of something a little more delicate, perhaps a necklace.
A: We have this beautiful platinum[铂金] pendant. Or you could also get her a locket. You could also get her a timepiece. It's both glamorous and functional. If you tell me a little more about your girlfriend, maybe I can help you find something for her.
B: Yes. Well, she's very smart. She hasa great sense of humor. She's very feminine.
A: Perhaps you could give her a ring.
B: Well, actually, I was thinking about asking Jess to marry me. I've just been so nervous.
A: Well sir, I believe your 5th anniversary is a great time to propose.
B: OK, I've decided. I'm going to pop the question.
A: Fabulous. We should look at engagement rings then. Now that's a whole other section.
- pearl earrings / pɜːrl ˈɪrɪŋz / Earrings with a pearl as the main decorative element.珍珠耳环💍
- heart-shaped / hɑːrt ʃeɪpt / Having the shape of a heart.心形的 ❤️
- pendant / ˈpendənt / A piece of jewelry that hangs from a neck chain.吊坠📿
- gemstone / ˈdʒemstoʊn / A precious or semi-precious stone cut and polished for jewelry. 宝石💎
- amethyst / ˈæməθɪst / A purple quartz variety; February's birthstone. 紫水晶🔮
- topaz / ˈtoʊpæz / A silicate mineral; blue topaz is common in jewelry. 托帕石 / 蓝托帕石🔷
- locket / ˈlɑːkɪt / A pendant that opens to hold a photo or small keepsake. 纪念盒项链（可装相片的吊坠）🖼️
- I'm completely at a loss.
😕 at a loss 不知所措；不知道做什么或说什么。常与 completely 连用，加强语气😂 sense of humor幽默感；发现或表达幽默的能力。常用搭配：have a great/good/wonderful sense of humor
💍 pop the question求婚（非正式、地道俚语），固定搭配，不用于其他场合
🎧 【THE ENGLISH POD AUDIO REVIEW】《英语播客·精听复习》
🎯Listen to the meaning, then say the vocabulary word. 听释义，说单词【尽量用英文去理解】。后面例句很简单，多听。
📅 The date on which a romance began.Anniversary
💭 To be thinking of something.Have in mind
❤️ Something in the shape of a heart.Heart-shaped
📿 A piece of jewelry that hangs on a chain.Pendant
💎 A stone that can be used in jewelry.Gemstone
🔮 A clear purple or bluish purple stone.Amethyst
📿 A piece of jewelry worn on the wrist.Bracelet
🏅 Contains 75% gold.18K
🔷 A blue precious stone.Blue Topaz
⚪ A heavy silver colored metal.Platinum
🖼️ A small ornamental case.Locket
💍 Ask a big question / proposal.Pop the question
🎧Now say the word and hear it in a sentence.
particular/ pərˈtɪkjələr /特定的 / 特别的
There's a particular dish I'm always craving.有一道特别的菜我一直很想吃。
I like all of the dresses, but there isn't a particular one I'm in love with.我喜欢所有的裙子，但没有一件是我特别钟爱的。
He has a particular way of doing things and doesn't like it when you do something different.他有自己特定的做事方式，不喜欢别人做得不一样。
have in mind 想到 / 心中有想法
I have this Thai restaurant in mind and I really want to try it.我心里想着这家泰国餐厅，真的很想去试试。
If you're going to get a dress made, it's better to have a style in mind.如果你要定制裙子，最好心里先想好款式。
Do you have any suggestions for what we can do this afternoon? I don't have anything in mind.你今天下午有什么建议吗？我没什么想法。
at a loss 不知所措 / 茫然
This place is so beautiful, I'm at a loss for what to say.这个地方太美了，我不知道该说什么好。
Her boyfriend gave her a great birthday surprise, and she was at a loss at how to express her gratitude.她男朋友给了她一个很棒的生日惊喜，她都不知道该怎么表达感谢了。
They're so annoying, I'm at a loss at how to describe it.他们太烦人了，我都不知道怎么形容。
a range of 一系列 / 各种
Sephora offers a wide range of perfumes so that you can find one that suits you.丝芙兰提供各种香水，你总能找到适合自己的。
The mall offers a range of formal dresses and suits.商场提供各种正装连衣裙和西装。
Shanghai has a lot of restaurants and a wide price range.上海有很多餐厅，价格范围也很广。
pop the question 求婚
You've been dating for three years. Are you thinking of popping the question?你们已经交往三年了，打算求婚吗？
James finally popped the question. Our wedding is next summer.詹姆斯终于求婚了。我们的婚礼在明年夏天。
He's very nervous because he's thinking of popping the question tonight.他很紧张，因为他打算今晚求婚。
🎉 END.
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